Compare
What It Does
Compares two values using one of several comparison operators. It evaluates the relationship between the inputs and outputs a boolean (true/false) result indicating whether the comparison is satisfied.
Inputs
| Name | Description | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | The first value to compare | Any | Yes |
| b | The second value to compare | Any | Yes |
| operator | The comparison operator to use (=, ≠, >, <, ≥, ≤) | Text | No |
Outputs
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| value | The result of the comparison (true if the comparison is satisfied, false otherwise) | Yes/No |
How to Use It
- Drag the Compare node into your graph.
- Connect the first value to compare to the "a" input.
- Connect the second value to compare to the "b" input.
- Select the desired operator from the dropdown (default is "equal").
- Run the graph—the output will be true if the comparison is satisfied, false otherwise.
Supported Operators
| Operator | Symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Equal | = | True if a is equal to b |
| Not Equal | ≠ | True if a is not equal to b |
| Greater Than | > | True if a is greater than b |
| Less Than | < | True if a is less than b |
| Greater Than or Equal | ≥ | True if a is greater than or equal to b |
| Less Than or Equal | ≤ | True if a is less than or equal to b |
Tips
- For string comparison, the operators follow JavaScript's string comparison rules.
- When comparing objects, "equal" means the same exact object, not just objects with the same properties.
- Mixing types in comparison may give unexpected results (e.g., comparing a string to a number).
See Also
- If: For conditionally choosing between two values based on a boolean.
- And: For combining multiple conditions, requiring all to be true.
- Or: For combining multiple conditions, requiring at least one to be true.
Use Cases
- Conditional Logic: Create branching logic based on value comparisons.
- Data Validation: Check if values meet specific criteria or thresholds.
- Range Testing: Verify if a value falls within or outside a specific range.